be absorbed

Frequency: 8.525.2 per million words

To be in a state of deep engagement.

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Examples (10)

  • He was completely absorbed in the video game.
  • She is often absorbed in her own thoughts during the commute.
  • After a long week, I know I will be totally absorbed in a good movie tonight.
  • The children have been completely absorbed with their new toys all morning.
  • To be so absorbed in one's work is a sign of true passion.
  • Were you so absorbed in your phone that you didn't hear me call?
  • If you are truly absorbed in what you are doing, time seems to fly by.
  • The audience was utterly absorbed by the speaker's powerful story.
  • You can be so absorbed in a task that you forget to eat.
  • The scientists were deeply absorbed in their research, hoping for a breakthrough.